Project Grant 2247685
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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